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Flank Family History

Flank Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Frank, Plank, Flak, Blank, Flack, Flink, Lank, Fank, Fang, Fan

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Where is the Flank family from?

You can see how Flank families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Flank family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Flank families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Flank families living in Sussex. This was about 29% of all the recorded Flank's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Flank families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Flank surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Flank ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Flank. 22% of Flank men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Flank women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Flank were Farmer and Proprietor.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Farmer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Proprietor
    50%

What Flank family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Flank. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Flank census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 531 immigration records available for the last name Flank. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Flank. For the veterans among your Flank ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Flank lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Flank life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Flank in 1954 was 54, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Flank

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Flank ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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